Bill117th CongressFiled Dec 8, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 6178
To prohibit the Department of Defense from discharging or withholding pay or benefits from members of the National Guard based on COVID-19 vaccination status.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 8, 2021)
This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from taking specified actions against a member of the National Guard based on whether the member has received a COVID-19 vaccine. Specifically, DOD may not (1) involuntarily discharge or discipline the member, (2) withhold pay or benefits from the member, or (3) prohibit the member from participating in training or using equipment.
What just happenedDec 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5](R-OK)Sponsor
22 cosponsors22 R
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- Introduced in HouseDec 8, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House